How to Be a Gardener — Season 1
Let’s face it, gardening can be pretty daunting. All those Latin names, the bugs and blights that can attack your plants just when they are looking their prettiest. How does anyone manage to grow anyt
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Let’s face it, gardening can be pretty daunting. All those Latin names, the bugs and blights that can attack your plants just when they are looking their prettiest. How does anyone manage to grow anything? Part One of ‘How to be a gardener’ will explain all that. It’s not magic, it’s common sense. I can’t promise you a copper-bottomed guarantee, but I can help you to learn how to avoid the pitfalls and make the most of what you’ve got.
Episodes (8)
1. Know your plot
Aired 15 April 2002
You wouldn’t dream of moving into a house without taking a look at the area. It’s the same in a garden. Before you can grow anything, you need to know what sort of conditions you have. Then you can choose plants that are suited to them. There really is no need to waste money on plants that will hate your environment.
2. Understanding Plants
Aired 22 April 2002
3. Planting Schemes and Themes
Aired 29 April 2002
4. Practical Planting
Aired 6 May 2002
5. Caring for your Garden
Aired 13 May 2002
6. Practical problem solving
Aired 20 May 2002
7. The productive garden
Aired 27 May 2002
8. The gardening year
Aired 3 June 2002